I sound like a kid. Some people can't tell my daughter and I apart on the phone. I have had people call with the wrong number and ask if my mom is home.
Oh, and I have been single since 2000. Had some flings since then but I'm just now ready to start over and meet someone for the real deal. Long time I know...
This is a hard question to answer because every situation and person is different. I think if the couple is young, they both should wait at least 5 years before getting married again. Especially if they got married right out of highschool. Kinda like I did. I needed time to figure out who I was on my own since I had never been single before. And I definitely needed time to get my head straight. For me, I was no where near ready for a serious relationship after 5 years of being single. Took me some time. And I would be a little suspicious of a serious relationship with someone who has only been divorced for a few years. JMO Of course this may be different for some folks, especially if you have been married a few times.
Good luck with that! At least you have tools, that's cool. And you know the name of the thing...you are way ahead of me in this department! I have screw drivers and a hammer. I borrowed the drill. You should have seen me trying to figure that out! Oh and I have these things that look like giant tweezers...not sure what they are used for. Not even sure where the giant tweezers came from
Wow this is a good thread. I've never shared what I've learned since becoming a single parent...I think for me, this topic could cover so many different areas. I will list a few top favorites:
1) PATIENCE. Never had much until I had to learn the virtue. Took me a few years. 2) I learned to laugh at myself and let go of pride. 3) I learned all about guns, how to take them apart, the laws, etc... 4) Volunteering, giving to others without asking for anything in return. 5) What it takes to be a teacher, doctor, psycologist, councelor, best friend, audience, cook, driver, defender, role model, etc... for my daughter. 6) The definition and act of being totally independent. 7) How to operate a screw driver, hammer and recently a drill! Still not sure about other tools but these 3 are covered... I think! 8) I stopped taking people and situations for granted. 9) Still learning how to put things together, not the greatest at it. 10) To love unconditionally.
Seriously tho, I'm sick of reading/hearing about these women who act like they are victims of a relationship with "another jerk". So they are left heartbroken, desperate and alone.
Grow a backbone, take responsibility for your actions and stand up for yourself! If you want a one night stand, fine, knock youself out. Just don't talk about it like you were blind-sided and can't figure out what just happened!
Lions and tigers and bears! Oh my! What shall I do!? Try growing up already!!
RE: "I love the way you...
I love the way you make it so easy to be your friend